| this modern budget hotel off i-880 is a 5-minute drive from the heritage rose garden and a 9-minute drive from san jose state university. amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast, a mexican grill and an outdoor pool. some have kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. colorful rooms include en suite bathrooms and tvs, plus microwaves and minifridges. there's free wi-fi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult
San Francisco International Airport 36 min
The San Jose Flea Market (10 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Japanese Friendship Garden (13 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. History San José (12 min)
A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Winchester Mystery House (7 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (11 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (9 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (11 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Raging Waters San Jose (18 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Kelley Park (11 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. Mission Santa Clara (5 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Intel Museum (9 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. California's Great America (11 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (10 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Municipal Rose Garden (10 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. San Jose Museum of Art (10 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. | 
